OC Sports and Wellness

Sports Medicine in Orange County

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A Different Kind of Medical Experience

Relationship-based, personalized medicine 3.0

This isn’t a traditional medical office. It’s Medicine 3.0, rooted in prevention, performance, and science. OC Sports and Wellness delivers relationship-based, personalized medicine designed for people who expect more—more time, more clarity, more performance, and more long-term vitality.

Longer Visits
Real Relationships

We take the time to understand your activities, goals, history, and physiology—every appointment, every time.

Root-Cause,
Prevention-Focused Care

Traditional and functional medicine together provide a comprehensive, personalized, and holistic approach to healthcare.

Advanced Diagnostics

In-depth laboratory testing, micronutrient analysis, microbiome testing, peptide therapy, PRP, Prolozone, Stemwave therapy, and more.

Concierge-Level Access

Direct Primary Care:
unparalleled access to care and extensive support, offering various communication choices and dedicated follow-through.

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Unparalleled, Specialized Care

Tailored Treatments for Diverse Musculoskeletal Challenges

Offering a unique range of specialties, OC Sports and Wellness in Orange County, CA, delivers cutting-edge care—from advanced regenerative therapies to comprehensive orthopedics—using the latest techniques to meet your specific needs and help you return to peak performance with confidence and strength.

Advanced Sports Medicine

Performance-driven injury prevention, diagnostics, and recovery for athletes and active individuals.

Injury Evaluation & Movement Analysis

  • Thorough assessment of your sport, goals, and history
  • Movement screening to find the true source of pain
  • Targeted plan for treatment and safe return to activity

Athlete Rehab & Return-to-Sport Planning

  • Clear, progressive milestones for healing
  • Sport-specific recommendations for training and load
  • Strategies to reduce reinjury risk

DEXA

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V02max Testing

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Functional Medicine

Root-cause medicine focused on healing, not symptom suppression, using advanced labs and personalized protocols.

Gut Health & Functional Medicine

  • Root-cause approach to digestive issues and bloating
  • Personalized nutrition and lifestyle strategies
  • Better energy, recovery, and immune function

Thyroid + Adrenal Support

  • Implementing stress-reducing activities
  • Prioritizing sleep
  • Focusing on nutrition and micronutrients

Autoimmunity & Chronic Inflammation

  • Evaluation of immune, gut, and hormonal drivers
  • Targeted protocols for inflammation and flare control
  • Whole-person focus on long-term resilience

Food Sensitivity

  • Analysis of your diet, symptoms, timing, and severity
  • Personalized elimination and maintenance diets
  • Ruling out other conditions, further evaluation or diagnosis as needed.

Hormone Optimization

Comprehensive, personalized approach using customized hormone therapies to improve overall health and well-being.

Peptide Therapy

  • Focus on strength, endurance, and recovery
  • Support for metabolic and cardiovascular health
  • Plans to help you stay active for decades

HRT for Men

  • Support for low energy, sleep issues, and weight gain
  • Evaluation of sex hormones, thyroid, and adrenal health
  • Customized programs

HRT for Women

  • Support for low energy, sleep issues, and weight gain
  • Evaluation of sex hormones, thyroid, and adrenal health
  • Customized programs

Metabolic Health Programs

  • Hormones, inflammation, micronutrients, and more
  • Data-driven treatment plans and follow-up
  • Ideal for complex or long-standing issues

Regenerative Therapies

Platelet-rich plasma therapy, Prolozone, and other regenerative treatments to accelerate healing and support performance.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

  • Uses your own platelets to stimulate repair
  • Supports chronic tendon, ligament, and joint pain
  • Helps active adults avoid or delay surgery

Prolotherapy & Ozone (Prolozone)

  • Addresses joint laxity and instability
  • Ideal for chronic sprains and overuse injuries
  • Supports long-term structural integrity

Stemwave Therapy

  • Helps stubborn tendon and soft-tissue injuries
  • Stimulates blood flow and tissue regeneration
  • Office-based, non-invasive treatment sessions
Dr. Sam Sunshine, Board Certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine in Orange County, California

At OC Sports & Wellness, our mission is to empower every patient to achieve optimal health, performance, and vitality. We combine the best of sports medicine, functional medicine, and precision diagnostics to create a truly individualized care experience.

Meet Dr. Sunshine

Sam Sunshine, MD, is an Orange County Physician of Excellence and an accomplished endurance athlete who brings medical expertise together with real-world fitness experience. As someone who trains, competes, and has personally faced athletic injuries, he offers a level of understanding that most medical offices simply can’t match.

He believes in restoring strength and function naturally whenever possible — and treating the root cause rather than just treating symptoms.

Credentials & Highlights: – Board-Certified in Sports Medicine & Family Medicine – Orange County Physician of Excellence – Podium finisher at multiple triathlons, including Pacific Coast Triathlon – Expert in regenerative therapies, biomechanics, and performance restoration.

 

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Discover Direct Primary Care

At OC Sports and Wellness, Direct Primary Care offers patients personalized, affordable, and accessible healthcare. You’ll have direct access to Dr. Sunshine, who is deeply committed to your long-term well-being. Now you can bid farewell to the complexities of traditional insurance and opt for a more streamlined and cost-effective alternative.

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Athlete-Focused Healthcare

Runners, Jumpers, Climbers, Cyclists, Triathletes, Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis & Pickleball Players, Martial Artists, Golfers, Weightlifters, CrossFit Athletes, Dancers, Weekend Warriors, and more — we specialize in helping active adults who want to feel strong again. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or optimizing performance, your care is personally guided by a physician who leads an active lifestyle himself.

At OC Sports & Wellness, we do things differently. We are not a symptom-based clinic, a rushed primary care office, or a place where every answer is a prescription.

Direct Primary Care:

  • Longer appointments focused on understanding your whole story
  • Functional and movement-based evaluations that dig deeper
  • Advanced regenerative therapies designed to help the body truly heal
  • A physician-athlete who understands injury and performance from the inside out.

This is integrative sports medicine — the way healing should be.

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